Dexamfetamine sulfate vs Methylphenidate hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylphenidate hydrochloride was dispensed 8.2× as often as Dexamfetamine sulfate in May 2026 — 225,349 items versus 27,404 in England.
27,404items
Dexamfetamine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
225,349items
Methylphenidate hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dexamfetamine sulfate versus Methylphenidate hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dexamfetamine sulfate · ╌ Methylphenidate hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dexamfetamine sulfate | Methylphenidate hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 27,404 | 225,349 |
| Items, last 12 months | 277,562 | 2,375,856 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,588,698 | £6,829,094 |
See the full profile for Dexamfetamine sulfate or Methylphenidate hydrochloride.